Last minuet arrangements

The Canterlot High auditorium was a lot different from most school auditoriums. It was actually the reason why Mrs. Finish was able to be holding a production of something like Edward Scissorhands. The stage was the size of any Broadway musical one, it was a large circular platform with four dividing barriers set up on it, it was with this setup that the school was able to have four sets. The castle Edward came from, The bogs late 80's early 90's house, the topiary gardens and an all purpose set. The one that the crew could quickly change from the bank, into the police station, or the salon while performances elsewhere. Mrs. Finish sat in her "Director's chair" as the last day of rehearsals unfolded on set before her, the pageant was tomorrow. Not to mention the various amounts of upper level metal steel catwalks and walkways suspended above the stages that could serve as other stages.

Rarity and Brandon stood in full costume, their scripts in had as he stood in the costume in the top floor of the castle set, it was the last scene of the play. Flash Sentry was on the stage floor with the extras playing the neighbors crying over his body, his part was that of Kim Bogg's boyfriend Jim. While Rarity and Brandon as Edward and Kim were above them on the upper floor of the castle. With everyone reading from a script, there wasn't much illusion that an audience would be drawn into, but then again it was just a rehearsal, and the auditions had long past.

"Okay Ladies and Gentlemen that will be all for today." Ms. Finish said as They wrapped for the day. She sat in her chair as she watched her trope of actors leave, one by one. It was however Flash, and Octavia Melody who stayed behind to talk with her about something. Octavia Stood beside Flash with her Cello beside her.

"You go first darling, I'm sure you need to talk to her about something more important." She said strumming a few notes on her instrument softly.

"I need her to let me and a few of the guys squeeze on last performance into this little showcase she's hosting...what's your reason Octi?" He asked as the stayed cautiously out of her earshot.

"Well, you know how Mrs. Finish has the whole place wired to play the score to the movie this play is based on?" She asked looking up at the stereo speakers, almost with...resentment.

"Yeah, she says the AV Club did their best work on getting the place wired up for the show." He said as she strummed louder.

"While I do appreciate their effort with the system, I do believe that the school band was snubbed by the fact that all this top notch shelf sound system is linked up with is her laptop to play the songs, as opposed to having the band play the score we worked so hard to rehearse for it."

"Ms. Melody," Finish said having over heard her. "I thought i'd give the school orchestra a break this year, and had the sound system wired to machine, it's in this way You can all just sit back and enjoy the show." She said nonchalantly as she sipped her strawberry banana naked smoothie.

"Ms. Finish, being IN the play as its performing music, is all the school orchestra could ever ask. You want to replace us with a computer and a fancy sound system, go ahead. Just know that if you do, then you'll lose the passion and drive all the dedicated students that have devoted so much time and effort to their music. So what do you say to that?" She said as she took her cello in arm as the stage curtain rose once again, behind her was the entire Canterlot High orchestra, their instruments at the ready. "Of course if you need further convincing." She said as she took her place with them in her spot in the lead chair. The band began to play.

When he realized just what the band was playing, and that it would be all instrumental without a singer, he took a mic from one of the stands and jumped onto the stage with them, he gave them a hint to just keep playing as he did his best to mimic the singing voice of Jack Skellington.

"There are few who deny at what I do i am the best, for my talent is renowned far and wide. When it comes to surprises in the moooon lit night I've excelled without ever trying!"

He sung and crooned, his emphasis on the the singing somewhat unneeded, but give a guy credit for trying right? he did his best to also mimic the way Jack in the actual film would stretch his legs and wave his hands, the showmanship that kept the fluid motion of the spectacle, all in the hopes of getting Mrs. Finish to let them do the music for the show. As flash and the music hit the crescendo. He stood on the set piece of the stage, his hands clutching his forehead like a well trained thespian, as he held the notes for the final lines.

"The Fame and Praise, year after year, it does nothing for my empty tears!"With that the Lights finally dimmed as the Octavia rose from her chair and walked beside Flash. They turned to their only audience, Mrs. Finish looked back at them with her mouth agape as she applauded. It wasn't much when there's only one person to applaud a performance like that, but given who it was, well it more than made up for it. "Oh! Bravo! Bravo! to all of you...Fine, I will keep the sound system in place and you shall do the music, i assume you're aware the score you'll be needing?"

"We've know what to play for weeks Mrs. Finish. We're more than ready for tomorrow." Octavia said smiling confidently as they packed up their instruments.

"Mrs. Finish? there's something I need to ask you about in regard to the show, and I think it's a reason why you might not want to get rid that computer sound system just yet...it's for another act...one more?" He asked blushing nervously.

"Oh another one?!" I don't even think I can fit one more in tomorrow's show in such short time."

"just hear me out? Please Mrs. Finish?" He said with a cute blush on his cheeks.

"What did you have in mind?"